Jesuit Daniel Berrigan (Full disclosure: I know him a bit; was arrested with him a few times – and how’s that for name-dropping!) turned 89 back in May. When he was interviewed on his birthday, and asked about his life, he said “Well, it hasn’t been boring.” I saw him at the Pax Christi stations o the … Read more
Cannon Chronicles, last seen here . Now this: “… a photo of two spectators at Saturday’s game at the Stadium. I was the guest of my gracious host, a die-hard Yankee fan.” ROOMMATES
Nice day. Church, gym, reading, Grandma comes down, Yanks shut out Mets (Yay!), beautiful steaks with an Argentinian sauce (Yum!) and of course a Carvel ice cream cake. More in the ongoing series of my trying to get decent pictures with Joe and Tim – Tim’s eyes Joe’s “smile”? marginally better – now … Read more
See if you can spot Byron – More to follow.
He likes going for walks …
Brigid and I, along with Maria Abonnel, Kathy Americo and Karen Riner had a great walk on the Appalachian Trail in Harriman State Park and Through the Lemon Squeezer way back in October of 2007. Hard to believe it was that long ago! Anyway, here are some pictures from our latest day hike, this past Friday. This … Read more
Our great friend Laurie, and her Dad Chuck stayed with us Saturday night. They had to go into Manhattan to visit a relation and make a pick-up. A great deal for Farandaville: we got a bottle of Vermont Vodka (didn’t know there was such a thing) made from milk! a Vermont maple liqueur, and a … Read more
If you've ever seen the movie Gladiator starring Russell Crowe and directed by Ridley Scott (five Academy Awards, including Best Picture), you know what a great, and mystical ending it has, as Maximus "goes home". Below is the music from the end, sung by Lisa Gerrard , in Idioglossia , her own private language … so the lyrics cannot be … Read more
Ugh, terrible. At least the ump apologized. And the pitcher was gracious. Here’s the video and the ump’s interview. the blown call I think the Baseball Commissioner should make an unprecedented move, and step in to revise the result and give the guy the perfect game. On Baseball – One Out From Perfect Game, … Read more
Great! Another wedding! Our great friends Pete and Chris Ferrara have four daughters, and Kate is daughter #2. Sunday she married Harper. I’ve known Peter since Fairfield, where we played rugby together. “Super Petey” was our best attacking back – a powerful runner with some moves. Mostly played outside center. Peter is also my dentist, … Read more